Validation of the Brazilian Portuguese version of the Obsession with COVID-19 Scale (BP-OCS) using a large University Sample in Brazil

Author(s)

Andrade, Eric Francelino ; Pereira, Luciano Jose ; Orlando, Debora Ribeiro ; Dias Peixoto, Marco Fabricio ; Lee, Sherman A. ; Castelo, Paula Midori

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: DEATH STUDIES; v. 46, n. 5, p. 7-pg., 2021-01-25.

Abstract

We aimed to validate a Brazilian Portuguese version of the Obsession with COVID-19 Scale (BP-OCS) using a large sample of university students in Brazil (N = 1454). The scale showed solid psychometric characteristics in terms of internal consistency (alpha = .78), test-retest reliability (ICC = .86), factorial validity (PAF and CFA support), and construct validity. Additionally, BP-OCS scores were found to be higher among females, participants with diagnosed depression, anxiety, and self-reported anxiety. These findings suggest that the BP-OCS is a reliable and valid measure of persistent and disturbed thinking about COVID-19 for Brazilian university students. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 17/26400-6 - Impact of gastroplasty on salivary composition and cytomorphology of oral mucosa: follow-up three and six months
• Grantee: Paula Midori Castelo Ferrua
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants